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Important health topics for our canine friends

Senior Pets And Joint Pain

Cat’s and dogs rely on their joints and cartilage to perform throughout their lives and with so many dogs and cats that will suffer from joint problems it’s important to give them a great maintenance formula is really important for a long happy life.

In an effort to manage the pains of ageing joints many pet owners choose natural supplements to offset the hardships of joint pains including arthritis and even as a preventative measure when certain traits are suspected or inherent in a breed.

Curcumin is a natural herb natural which inhibits inflammation cars by enzymes that attack the joints. It is also an antioxidant believed to reduce cancer.

Eggshell Membrane brand NEM, has been clinically proven to reduce pain and improve function in dogs suffering with joint problems, according to a new study published in the journal, Veterinary Medicine, Research & Reports.

Green Lipped Mussel contain large amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, chondroitin and glycosaminoglycans which when combined together may help to repair and protect cartilage, Reduced inflammation, relieve pain and lubricate the joints after a few weeks of use.

Poria Cocos is a traditional Chinese medicine use for a variety of how conditions including strengthening of the immune system, treating common liver problems, as an anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, anxiety relief and insomnia to name a few.

In our opinion Organic Pet Nutrition’s PROTECTION and SUPPORT Natural Joint Support supplements are an effective, practical and cost effective part of a balanced nutrition plan.

Canine Digestion And The Immune System

Dog food is eaten and broken down during digestion so nutrients can be distributed through the body but did you know that research shows that up to 70% of a dogs immune system is a result of the digestive process?

Although most people will agree that quality dog food is important from puppy hood and throughout the natural life of the animal, not everybody believes in the importance of supplementation for these lovable and devoted animals.

Why Probiotics?

Let’s first take a look at what probiotics are. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that naturally live in and your dog’s body assisting in digestion, producing vitamins and nutrients and boosting the dogs natural immune system.

When Problems Occur

Some of the symptoms surrounding gut problems in dogs are punctuated by a change in personality from a usual lovable playfulness to sluggishness, low energy and fatigue that I can be attributed to gut problems the probiotics can really help with.

How can Probiotics help?

Here are some of the know benefits of probiotics for dogs:

Improved brain health
Increased production of short chain fatty acid production which in turn inhibits harmful bacteria in the gut. This benefit is noticeable by a less pungent or foul oder of the stool.
Improves the skin health and to be noticed with less shedding and a healthier, shiner coat.
Greater stability during energy expenditure.
Increased longevity.

Many dogs may also receive a benefit from probiotic when treating diarrhea, intestinal inflammation and irritable bowel.

Dogs in studies have a successful used probiotics in preventing urinary tract infections and reducing allergic reaction cause by leaky gut and other ailments by which inflammation is a catalyst.

Although science is just beginning to understand the many benefits of probiotics for dogs one thing is very clear is that dogs are benefiting from this new understanding and 0PN is committed to providing the very best probiotics available for your dog because we believe that house it’s not just a human concern, it’s a concern for the entire household and that includes your four legged friends.